Capcom (9697) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record net sales of JPY 195.3 billion and operating profit of JPY 75.2 billion for FY26/3, marking 13 consecutive years of operating profit growth and 11 years of over 10% growth.

• Net profit attributable to owners reached JPY 54.5 billion, with all business segments reporting sales and profit growth.

• Digital Contents business drove growth with major new releases and strong catalog sales, reaching 59.07 million units sold globally.

• Year-end dividend increased to JPY 25, annual dividend JPY 45, with a payout ratio of 34.5%.

• Expanded global presence through new store formats, overseas openings, and cross-media initiatives including esports and film adaptations.

Financial highlights

• Net sales: JPY 195.3 billion (+15% YoY); operating profit: JPY 75.2 billion (+15% YoY); net profit: JPY 54.5 billion (+13% YoY); operating margin: 38.5%.

• Digital Content net sales rose 15% to JPY 144.2 billion, operating profit up 8% to JPY 70.6 billion, with a 48% margin.

• Arcade operations net sales increased 13% to JPY 25.6 billion, operating profit up 32% to JPY 3.2 billion.

• Amusement equipment net sales rose 14% to JPY 17.7 billion, operating profit up 50% to JPY 10 billion.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were JPY 102.8 billion, down from JPY 150.4 billion due to increased investing activities.

Outlook and guidance

• FY27/3 targets: net sales JPY 210 billion (+8%), operating profit JPY 83 billion (+10%), net profit JPY 58 billion (+6%).

• Planned annual dividend of JPY 46 (JPY 23 midterm, JPY 23 year-end).

• Digital Content aims for net sales of JPY 152.2 billion (+6%), operating profit JPY 79.5 billion (+13%), and 65 million units sold (+10%).

• Arcade operations plan net sales of JPY 29.3 billion (+14%), operating income JPY 3.3 billion (+3%), with nine new stores.

• Amusement equipment expects net sales of JPY 20.9 billion (+18%), operating income JPY 10.4 billion (+4%), with four new models.